Re-building your life after a traumatic experience is a slow process, but it's a crucial one. Whether you have recently suffered a bereavement, a life-threatening illness, a violent attack - whatever the trauma you've experienced might be - it's imperative that you understand the importance allowing yourself time to heal. 

Symptoms of PTSD are not a sign of weakness. They are a normal human reaction to terrifying experiences. 

 In this episode Dr Linda explores how our brain reacts to trauma and provides 5 steps that you can try and implement in your every day life to help you cope. 

Thanks to one of our lovely  listeners for recommending that we cover this important topic. 

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